Cross-country skiing

Every four years, the best athletes from around the world take part in the Winter Olympics. This series offers a compelling look at many of the sports that are included in this most prestigious sporting event. These fact-packed titles provide an informative examination of the sport, an outline of the rules, and a detailed description of Canadian athletes who have taken part in the Olympics. Through the use of charts, maps, and sidebars, readers can follow the history of the Olympics in Canada and learn about the athletes who have excelled in various sports. This series also features engaging action photos, interesting diagrams, highlights, and quizzes.